Re: converting to electric wipers...NEED MANY PARTS

[Gremlingts@xxxx]

 Unfortunately, I believe that doing the conversion requires doing a little 
more than replacing the motor ( obviously ), I think the actual wiper 
linkages to the wiper arms themselves are different between the vacuum and electric 
motors ( different lengths ), so you'll need the internal arms ( inside the 
cowl ), as well as the wiper arm posts that the arms mount to, to make this 
conversion work. And, of course you'll need the wiper switch on the dash, the 
wiring harness for it, etc. Not sure if the car was wired for electric, so you may 
need to get the 4-wire harness cut out of a Gremlin or Hornet car to fit.
I have a '70 Hornet that has ( still ) vacuum wipers, and when I first 
tried to replace the motor, noticed the arm linkages wouldn't fit on the electric 
motor! Then found out you have to get the electric ones off a donor car. So, 
just a heads-up on THAT aspect, if you didn't plan on it, you'll get a 
surprise when you go to try to install the motor. 
One OTHER trick you might try, is installing a "vacuum" reservoir on the 
car, Hot Rodders who are using a "hot" cammed motor have very low vacuum at 
idle, so will install a small tank to pick up "more" vacuum ( now, how can you 
have "more" of nothing? LOL ). This allows them to run their vacuum accessories. 
Might want to try a Speed shop for this setup. 
But, simply put, a vacuum wiper system is inadequate these days, and it 
would be nicer to have the electric. I never finished the conversion on my 
Hornet, as I took it off the road due to needing various expensive suspension 
repairs at the time. Might have to bring it back online one day. I need another 
spare car to drive. :) 
Well, that's my input, good luck on your upgrades, Rebecca. 

Jerry in Virginia
1 Hornet, 1 Pacer, 8 Gremlins...


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